Thank A Teacher (or two) (or ten)

From Learning Resources:
For the past 15 years, the first full week in May has been designated Teacher Appreciation Week, with that Tuesday, this year May 8, being National Teacher Appreciation Day. The purpose of the week is to set aside time to show teachers that they are appreciated.

As far as feeling appreciated, the majority of the teachers surveyed said that it was important to them, but most said they don’t always feel appreciated.

In spite of modest salaries, crowded classrooms, anxiety about meeting standardized testing goals and lack of resources; teachers say that all they need to feel appreciated is a thank-you and effort on the part of students and their parents, according to a recent survey.

Doing good class work and a simple thank-you were the top picks of the surveyed teachers for how students can show their appreciation. Teachers selected being involved in their child’s education and a simple thank-you as the two best ways for parents to show their appreciation.

As one California educator stated, “I do not need gifts. It is the thank-you, or a comment like, ‘I learned a lot in your class’ that is the best reward. It is knowing that my efforts are appreciated and effective.”

**Addendum** If you are currently nearing the end of your school year/semester, it may not be prudent to all of a sudden shower your current teachers with praise (unless they're in the Communication department); it's probably best to seek out those from years past.